BSCP05

Meter Advance Reconciliation for Central Volume Allocation

BSCP06

CVA Meter Operations for Metering Systems Registered in CMRS

BSCP11

Trading Disputes

BSCP38

Authorisations

CoP

>5% of Max Value for channel

At >2% to ≤ 5% of Max Value for channel

At ≤ 2% of Max Value for channel

1

± 0.30 %

± 0.50 %

± 1.00 %

2

± 0.75 %

± 1.00 %

± 2.25 %

3

± 1.50 %

± 2.00 %

± 2.50 %

5

± 3.00 %

± 4.00 %

± 5.00 %

A

± 0.75 %

± 1.00 %

± 2.25 %

B

± 0.30 %

± 0.50 %

± 1.00 %

C

± 0.75 %

± 1.00 %

± 2.25 %

D

± 0.75 %

± 1.00 %

± 2.25 %

E

± 0.30 %

± 0.50 %

± 1.00 %

F

± 0.30 %

± 0.50 %

± 1.00 %

G

± 0.75 %

± 1.00 %

± 2.25 %

H

± 0.75 %

± 1.00 %

± 2.25 %

I

± 0.75 %

± 1.00 %

± 2.25 %

J

± 0.30 %

± 0.50 %

± 1.00 %

K1

± 0.30 %

± 0.50 %

± 1.00 %

K2

± 0.30 %

± 0.50 %

± 1.00 %

N¹

± 0.30 %

± 0.50 %

± 1.00 %

1

The nominated Main Metered Data from the Primary Outstation validates satisfactorily (i.e. is ‘A’ flagged)

Validated Primary Outstation Main Metered Data is used for settlement, irrespective of data which may be missing or incorrect in the Secondary Outstation. This also covers sites that have only one Outstation under a dispensation.

2

The Main Metered Data from the Primary Outstation is either missing or fails validation but three out of four possible metered values (Main and Check meters in each Outstation) validate satisfactorily and agree with the other value from the precedent Outstation.

Data will be copied from the Main Meter from the Secondary Outstation and used in Settlement. This will be carried out automatically. The relevant BSC Party will be notified but their agreement will not be sought.

3

The Primary Outstation Data is either missing or incorrect, but the Secondary Main and Check validates satisfactorily.

Data will be copied from the Main Meter from the Secondary Outstation and used in Settlement. This will be carried out automatically. The relevant BSC Party will be notified but their agreement will not be sought.

4

The Main Metered Data is missing or incorrect in both Outstations, but the Check Metered Data in each Outstation validates against each other.

A Data Substitution will be performed using the Check Metered Data. Agreement to use this data will be sought from the relevant BSC Party and the data will be flagged as ‘estimated’.

5

The Main Metered Data is missing or incorrect in both Outstations, and the Check Metered Data in each Outstation does not validate satisfactorily.

A data estimation will be carried out using the Check Metered Data. Agreement to use this data will be sought from the relevant BSC Party and the data will be flagged as ‘estimated’.

CDCA

Central Data Collection Agent

CoP

Code of Practice

CVA

Central Volume Allocation

DCE

Demand Control Event

GSP

Grid Supply Point

II

Interim Information

LDSO

Licensed Distribution System Operator

MOA

Meter Operator Agent

MSID

Metering System Identifier

MAR

Meter Advance Reconciliation

MSN

Meter Serial Number

NETSO

National Electricity Transmission System Operator as the holder of the Transmission Licence and any reference to "NETSO", "NGESO", "National Grid Company" or "NGC" in the Code or any Subsidiary Document shall have the same meaning.

SMRS

Supplier Meter Registration Service

SD

Settlement Day

WD

Working Day

Non Owner Party

A Non Owner Party is a Party to the BSC whose metered data is determined from a meter that is not registered by that Party.

Where there is a difference metering arrangement where a Party’s data is calculated by a netting relationship, the Party should receive data for the minority circuit which is netted off their data. This type of relationship is generally where there is shared, bulk supply point metering, inter GSP Group circuits and embedded Generating Plants.

3.1.1

SD+1WD

Send Raw Metered Data Report.

CDCA

Registrant and LDSO and/or NETSO and/or Non Owner Party

Raw Metered Data Report (CDCA-I012)

Electronic

3.1.2

By II Run

Send a Metering Status Exception Report and Meter Status Report.

CDCA

Registrant/ MOA and/or Non Owner Party (Distributors)

Metering Status Exception Report (CDCA-I010), Meter Status Report (CDCA-I054) and Reporting Metering System Reports (CDCA-I038), where appropriate, as defined in Section 1.6

Electronic (for CDCA-I010 & CDCA-I054)

Fax / Email (for CDCA-I038)

3.1.3

By II Run or when required

Provide all information as may be required by the CDCA to assist in the retrieval of data where possible or in the preparation of a data estimate.

Registrant or MOA

CDCA

Reason for missing data, whether data is available etc.

Fax / Email

3.1.4

By SD+5WD

By II Run or when necessary

Provide an estimation of the metered data with reference to section 1.7, including the reason code.

CDCA

Registrant, MOA

BSCP03/4.1, Authorisation Form for Estimation and Data Substitution (Part A)

BSCP03/4.2, Data Estimation /Substitution Sheet (CDCA-I037)

Fax / Email

3.1.5

By II+3WD or prior to Settlement Run

Agree or disagree the estimated or substituted values.

Registrant

CDCA

BSCP03/4.1 (Part B), Authorisation form for Estimation and Data Substitution

Signed by an authorised person, registered via BSCP38

Fax / Email

3.1.6

By SD+13WD

Where a Registrant disagrees with the estimated or substituted values they may submit their own data for consideration.

Registrant

CDCA

BSCP03/4.2, Data Estimation/Substitution Sheet.

Fax / Email.

3.1.7

Immediately upon detection

In the event of any occurrence likely to result in missing or suspect data the CDCA shall be informed as soon as possible.

Registrant or MOA

CDCA

Identifier of affected equipment such as site name, circuit name, MSID, metering subsystem ID, register ID and MSN(s), the nature of the fault and Settlement Days affected, all via a Reporting Metering System Faults flow (CDCA-I015).

Fax / Email.

3.1.8

Immediately upon being informed of 3.1.7

The CDCA will investigate and resolve any issues reported.

CDCA

Relevant Parties

Details of issues and methods of resolution.

Fax / Email.

3.1.9

By SD+13WD

Where the CDCA agrees with the Registrant’s own data, the CDCA shall submit data to Settlement and send confirmation to the Registrant.

CDCA

Registrant

Fax / Email.

3.1.10

By SD+13WD

Where the CDCA disagrees with the Registrant’s own data, the CDCA shall use original estimated data in the Initial Settlement Run and refer to the Registrant for discussion and attempt to reach agreement in time for the next Reconciliation Run.

Where the CDCA and the Registrant cannot agree an estimate, the Registrant can invoke the disputes procedure.

CDCA

Registrant

Phone / Fax / Email.

3.1.11

By SD+13WD

Notify the Non-Owner Party that the estimate has been agreed by the Registrant and input into Settlements for the Initial Settlement Run or, if appropriate, that the Registrant has rejected the estimated data and that the disputes procedure has been invoked.

CDCA

Non-Owner Party

BSCP03/4.1 (Part A), Authorisation Form for Estimation and Data Substitution

BSCP03/4.2, Data Estimation/Substitution Sheet

Fax / Email

3.1.12

Daily as required and after all estimation has been completed for that day

Send Estimated Data Report.

CDCA

Relevant Parties, BSCCo (upon request)

Estimated Data Report (CDCA I0-14), giving details of all data estimations for the relevant Metering Systems processed by CDCA on that calendar day

Electronic

3.2.1

From SF - 1 WD and immediately upon detection but no later than RF - 60 WD³

In the event of any occurrence likely to result in suspect data, the CDCA shall be informed as soon as possible.

MOA or any Party

CDCA

Identifier of affected equipment such as site name, circuit name, MSID, metering subsystem ID, register ID and MSN(s), the nature of the fault and Settlement Days affected, all via a Reporting Metering System Faults flow (CDCA-I015).

Fax / Email.

3.2.2

No later than RF – 52WD

The CDCA will investigate and resolve any issues reported.

CDCA

Relevant Parties

Details of issues and methods of resolution

Fax / Email.

3.2.3

Within 1 WD of resolving issue in 3.2.2

If applicable provide an estimation of the metered data with reference to section 1.7.

CDCA

Registrant

BSCP03/4.1, Authorisation Form for Estimation and Data Substitution (Part A)

BSCP03/4.2, Data Estimation / Substitution Sheet (CDCA_I037)

Fax / Email

3.2.4

Within 5 WD of receiving an estimation/ substitution report

Agree or disagree the estimated or substituted values.

Registrant

CDCA

BSCP03/4.1 (Part B)

Authorisation form for Estimation and Data Substitution signed by an Authorised person registered via BSCP38

Fax / Email

3.2.5

Following 3.2.4 and no later than RF – 46 WD

Where the CDCA and Registrant agree with the estimation, the CDCA shall submit estimated data to Settlement and send confirmation to the Registrant.

CDCA

Registrant

Fax / Email.

3.2.6

Following 3.2.4 and no later than RF – 46 WD

Where a Registrant disagrees with the estimated or substituted values they may submit their own data for consideration.

Registrant

CDCA

BSCP03/4.2, Data Estimation/Substitution Sheet.

Fax / Email.

3.2.7

Following 3.2.4 and no later than RF – 46 WD

Where the CDCA and Registrant disagree with the estimation, the CDCA shall use its own estimated data in the next Reconciliation Run and refer to the Registrant for discussion and attempt to reach agreement.

Where the CDCA and the Registrant cannot agree an estimate, the Registrant can invoke the disputes procedure.

Any disputes must be submitted according to the procedures and timescales as set out in BSCP11.

CDCA

Registrant

Phone / Fax / Email.

3.2.8

Following 3.2.4 or 3.2.7 and no later than RF - 41 WD

Where applicable, notify the Non-Owner Party that the estimate has been agreed by the Registrant and input into Settlements for subsequent Settlement Run or, if appropriate, that the Registrant has rejected the estimated data.

CDCA

Non-Owner Party

BSCP03/4.1 (Part A), Authorisation Form for Estimation and Data Substitution

BSCP03/4.2, Data Estimation/Substitution Sheet

Fax / Email

3.2.9

Monthly as required (for BSCCo)

Send Estimated Data Report.

CDCA

Relevant Parties, BSCCo (upon request)

Estimated Data Report (CDCA-I014), giving details of all data estimations for the relevant Metering Systems over the past month.

Electronic

3.3.1

Within 20 WD following the day on which the operational switching was carried out

If a Party believes an error has occurred in Trading Charges as a result of the CDCA not applying the Aggregation Rules for a Switching Group until midnight following the time of the change, the Lead Party may request that the error is corrected.

Lead Party

BSCCo

- Copy of aggregation rule change request;

- Reason why trading volumes are incorrect; and

- Proposed correct trading volumes

Fax / Email.

3.3.2

Following 3.3.1

ELEXON confirms the validity of the correction request by assessing the following criteria:

- there is an impact on the Party’s trading charges for the affected Settlement Periods; and

- the request was made for a valid registered set of Aggregation Rules.

BSCCo

Relevant Party

Fax / Email.

3.3.3

Following confirmation that the data correction request is invalid ⁴

Notify Party of decision.

BSCCo

Relevant Party

Reason for judgement that the application is invalid

Fax / Email.

3.3.4

Following 3.3.2 and no later than 2 WD after the validation

Where the data correction request has been confirmed to be valid, authorise CDCA to correct data.

BSCCo

CDCA

Fax / Email.

3.3.5

Within 2 WD of 3.3.4

Notify Party of whether criteria are met.

CDCA

BSCCo

Fax / Email.

3.3.6

At the same time as 3.3.5

Notify relevant Party of data correction outcome.

CDCA/BSCCo

Relevant Party

Fax / Email.

3.4.1

Within the period of 1WD commencing on the Business Day after the BMRA receives the data from the NETSO specified in Section Q6.9.5

Notice of the DCE sent to all Category A Authorised Persons, to establish the appropriate operational contact. The Category A Authorised Persons will be used as the contact unless another contact is provided

BSCCo

Category A Authorised Persons from BSC Parties and Party Agents

Notice of the DCE

Email or other method, as agreed.

3.4.2

Within the period of 1WD commencing on the Business Day after the BMRA receives the data from the NETSO specified in Section Q6.9.5

BSCCo will assess the costs and value of the DCE in accordance with the Demand Disconnection Event Threshold Rules and notify BSC Parties, Party Agents and BSC Panel Members of the outcome of its assessment

BSCCo

BSC Parties, Party Agents and BSC Panel

Notice of the outcome of BSCCo assessment

Email, Circular, BSC Website

3.4.3

Within 5WD of 3.4.2

Notify CDCA of Demand Control event and all disconnected Embedded BM Units

LDSO

CDCA

CDCA-I067 Disconnected BM Units affected by Demand Control Event

Email

3.4.4

Within 5WD of 3.4.2

Notify CDCA of Demand Control event and all disconnected Directly-Connected BM Units

NETSO

CDCA

CDCA-I067 Disconnected BM Units affected by Demand Control Event

Email

3.4.5

Within 1 WD of 3.4.3 or 3.4.4

Forward details of Disconnected BM Units to BSCCo

CDCA

BSCCo

CDCA-I067 Disconnected BM Units

Email

3.4.6

Within 2 WDs of 3.4.5

Estimate BM Unit Demand Disconnection Volume(s) in accordance with Appendix 4.7 for each affected BMU and impacted Settlement Period

Send estimates of Demand Disconnection Volume(s) to Registrant

BSCCo

BSCCo

Registrant

BSCP03/4.3 Estimated Demand Control Volume – Part 1 form

Internal

Email

3.4.7

Within 3WDs of 3.4.6

Agree or disagree the estimated values

Where the Registrant disagrees with the estimated values, they may submit their own for consideration

Registrant

BSCCo

BSCP03/4.3 Estimated Demand Control Volume – Part 1 form, signed by an Authorised person registered via BSCP38

And

BSCP03/4.4 Demand Disconnection Volume Data Estimation/Substitution Sheet

Email

3.4.8

Following 3.4.7 and at least 1 WD prior to next Settlement Run

Where the Registrant agrees with the BSCCo’s estimate(s), the BSCCo will confirm to the Registrant which estimates it will submit and will submit those estimate(s) to the CDCA

CDCA shall submit the estimated data to Settlement and send confirmation to the Registrant and BSCCo

BSCCo

BSCCo

CDCA

Registrant

CDCA

SAA

BSCCo and Registrant

BSCP03/4.3 Estimated Demand Control Volume – Part 1 form

BSCP03/4.5 Estimated Demand Control Volume – Part 2 form

CDCA-I068 Aggregated BM Unit Disconnection Volumes

BSCP03/4.5 Estimated Demand Control Volume – Part 2 form

Email

Email

Via shared database

Email

3.4.9

Following 3.4.7 and at least 1 WD prior to next Settlement Run

Should BSCCo agree with the Registrant’s alternative estimate(s), BSCCo will confirm the use of the alternative estimate(s) with the Registrant and send these to CDCA. Otherwise the BSCCo shall submit its own estimated data to the CDCA for use in the next Settlement Run and confirm this to the Registrant.

The CDCA shall submit the estimated data to Settlement and send confirmation to the Registrant and BSCCo

BSCCo

BSCCo

CDCA

Registrant

CDCA

SAA

BSCCo and Registrant

BSCP03/4.3 Estimated Demand Control Volume – Part 1 form

BSCP03/4.5 Estimated Demand Control Volume – Part 2 form

CDCA-I068 Aggregated BM Unit Disconnection Volumes

BSCP03/4.5 Estimated Demand Control Volume – Part 2 form

Email

Email

Via shared database

Email

3.4.10

Following 3.4.7

Where the BSCCo disagrees with an estimate provided to it by the Registrant, BSCCo will contact the Registrant to discuss and attempt to reach agreement.

Where the BSCCo and the Registrant cannot agree an estimate, the Registrant can invoke the disputes procedure.

Any disputes must be submitted according to the procedures and timescales as set out in BSCP11.

BSCCo

Registrant

Email

PART A To Registrant Ref. No:

Details to be included:

MSN: Registrant:

Metering Subsystem ID: Non-Owner Party:

MSID: Register ID:

Affected dates and times: to:

Please find, for authorisation, attached details of Estimated/Substitution data proposed to be input into Settlements.

Reason Code used for Estimation/Substitution:

Reasons for Estimation/Substitution and origin of data:

Signed: Name: Date:

(For CDCA)

NOTE: ALL ESTIMATIONS/SUBSTITUTIONS ARE CLOCK TIME

PART B To CDCA

I hereby agree/disagree* with the Estimated/Substituted* data submitted with this form and authorise/do not authorise* the use of such data for the date and times detailed in PART A above.

[*delete as appropriate]

Reasons for disagreement to be provided on separate attached sheet.

Name: Password:...........................

Signed: Date:

(For Registrant)

BSC Party ID:

PART C From CDCA to Registrant

I hereby confirm that the Estimated/Substituted data associated with the above Reference No. detailed in Part A/B* has been entered into Settlements on the date detailed below.

*Delete as appropriate

Input by: Signed: Name: Date:....................

Checked by: Signed: Name: Date:....................

(For CDCA)

BSC Party ID

MSID:

Outstation ID:

Originator:

Date:

Channel No.

MWh

MWh

MWh

Settlement

Original

Data Estimate

Party supplied

Settlement

Original

Data Estimate

Party supplied

Settlement

Original

Data Estimate

Party supplied

Period

Data

by BSC Agent

Estimate

Period

Data

by BSC Agent

Estimate

Period

Data

by BSC Agent

Estimate

1

19

37

2

20

38

3

21

39

4

22

40

5

23

41

6

24

42

7

25

43

8

26

44

9

27

45

10

28

46

11

29

47

12

30

48

13

31

49

14

32

50

15

33

51

16

34

52

17

35

18

36

PART A

From BSCCo To Registrant

Ref No: _________________

Details to be included:

BM Unit ID: ____________________

Registrant: ___________________________________

Estimate of Demand Disconnection Volumes:

Settlement Date:___________

Settlement Period: _____

Volume: _______ MWh

Settlement Date:___________

Settlement Period: _____

Volume: _______ MWh

Settlement Date:___________

Settlement Period: _____

Volume: _______ MWh

Settlement Date:___________

Settlement Period: _____

Volume: _______ MWh

Settlement Date:___________

Settlement Period: _____

Volume: _______ MWh

Settlement Date:___________

Settlement Period: _____

Volume: _______ MWh

Settlement Date:___________

Settlement Period: _____

Volume: _______ MWh

Signed: ______________________

(Part A is for BSCCo to complete)

Name: ___________________

Date: ______________

PART B

From Registrant To BSCCo

I hereby agree/disagree* with the Estimated Demand Disconnection Volumes submitted with this form and authorise/do not authorise* the use of such data for the date and times detailed in PART A above.

[*delete as appropriate]

The Registrant shall attach its reasons for disagreement and any alternative calculation(s) using the BSCP03/4.4 form.

Name: _____________________________

Password: ______________________________

Signed: ____________________________

Date: __________________________________

BSC Party ID: ____________________________________________________________________________

(Part B is for the Registrant to complete)

PART C

From BSCCo To Registrant

I hereby confirm that the Estimated/Substituted data associated with the above Reference No. detailed in Part A/B* has been submitted to the CDCA for entry into Settlements on the date detailed below.

Name: __________________________

Signed: ____________________

Date: _________________

Job Title: _______________________

(Part C is for BSCCo to complete)

BSC Party ID

BMU ID:

Originator:

Date:

MWh

MWh

MWh

Settlement

Original

Data Estimate

Party supplied

Settlement

Original

Data Estimate

Party supplied

Settlement

Original

Data Estimate

Party supplied

Period

Data

by BSC Agent

Estimate

Period

Data

by BSC Agent

Estimate

Period

Data

by BSC Agent

Estimate

1

19

37

2

20

38

3

21

39

4

22

40

5

23

41

6

24

42

7

25

43

8

26

44

9

27

45

10

28

46

11

29

47

12

30

48

13

31

49

14

32

50

15

33

16

34

17

35

18

36

PART A

From BSCCo To CDCA

Ref No: _________________

Details to be included:

BM Unit ID: ____________________

Registrant: ___________________________________

Estimate of Demand Disconnection Volumes:

Settlement Date:___________

Settlement Period: _____

Volume: _______ MWh

Settlement Date:___________

Settlement Period: _____

Volume: _______ MWh

Settlement Date:___________

Settlement Period: _____

Volume: _______ MWh

Settlement Date:___________

Settlement Period: _____

Volume: _______ MWh

Settlement Date:___________

Settlement Period: _____

Volume: _______ MWh

Settlement Date:___________

Settlement Period: _____

Volume: _______ MWh

Settlement Date:___________

Settlement Period: _____

Volume: _______ MWh

Signed:

(Part A is for BSCCo to complete)

Name: ___________________

Date: ______________

PART B

From CDCA To BSCCo and Registrant

I hereby confirm that the Estimated data associated with the above Reference No. detailed in Part A has been submitted to the CDCA for entry into Settlements on the date detailed below.

Input By: __________________________

Signed: ____________________

Date: _________________

Checked By: _______________________

(Part B is for CDCA to complete)

Signed: ____________________

Date: _________________

Method Code

Reason for Estimation/Substitution

Method Used

A

Generation: Main Metered Data missing or incorrect in Primary and Secondary Outstations, Check Metered Data available

Copied from Primary Check

K

Generation: Main and Check Metered Data missing or incorrect in Primary and Secondary Outstations, data estimated to zero awaiting confirmation of generation

Manual Estimate to zero

D

Demand: Main Metered Data missing or incorrect, Check Metered Data available

Copied from Primary Check

E

Demand: Main Metered Data missing or incorrect, Check meter not fully functional, but Main or Check meter register advance available

Profile using Meter Reading Estimation Tool

M

Demand: Main Metered Data missing or incorrect, data copied from suitable settlement day

Manual Estimate

I

Demand: Main Metered Data missing or incorrect, Check meter not fully functional, Check meter register advance NOT available

Profile using Trend

J

Generation: Main meter data missing or incorrect in Primary Outstation, Secondary Outstation Main meter data available

Substituted from Secondary Main

L

Demand: Main meter data missing or incorrect, Secondary Outstation Main meter data available

Substituted from Secondary Main

N

Validation Failure: Main data deemed correct

Quality Promoted

U

Parties’ own readings used

Manual Estimate

X

Other estimation method used

Manual Estimate

VERSION

DATE

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES

CRs INCLUDED

MODS/PANEL REF

1.0

Code Effective Date

Designated Version

n/a

n/a

2.0

11/01/01

Work outstanding at Go Active resolution of inclusion of consultation comments

214 & 217

10/005

3.0

13/08/2002

Change Proposals for BSC Systems Release 2

CP563

ISG 16/166

4.0

10/12/2002

CDCA Improvement Project & December 02 Release CPs

CP511, CP751

5.0

24/06/2003

Change Proposals for June 03 Release

CP747, CP841

6.0

01/08/2003

Approved Modification P62

P62

P62 48/003

7.0

30/06/2004

Change Proposal for the CVA Programme June 04 Release

CP988

ISG/40/003

8.0

03/11/2004

Change Proposal for the CVA Programme Nov 04 Release

CP1032

TDC/58/03

9.0

BETTA Effective Date

BETTA 6.3 rebadging for the CVA Feb 05 Release

BETTA 6.3

10.0

28/06/06

June 06 Release

P190

ISG/64/001

11.0

06/11/08

November 08 Release

CP1245

ISG89/01

12.0

27/01/10

Modification P240

P240

Panel

13.0

05/11/15

November 15 Release

P305

ISG172/04

14.0

29/03/19

29 March 2019 Standalone Release

P369

P285/12

15.0

12/10/20

P397 Standalone Release

P397

P298/05

16.0

03/11/22

November 03 2022 Release

CP1660

ISG253/05,SVG255/04

17.0

29/06/23

June 29 2023 Release

CP1580

P338/04

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